It's no secret that I've been obsessed with calligraphy since I got into it last year. I was fueled by the motivation to able to incorporate better letter writing to my doodles, which was initially a personal goal. Fozzy Castro-Dayrit's work has been instrumental for the inspiration to start writing--I follow her work from Facebook to twitter to instagram (I drop a line or two of appreciation, para naman hindi masyadong stalker ang dating!), and everytime I see her flourished scripts, I get so inspired to learn some more. The craft brings me immense enjoyment and the prettiness tugs at my heartstrings specially when my friends and even random people appreciate my posts of lyrics, musings and practice sheets.
This year, one of my creative goals is to get better at calligraphy and be able to share it to others by offering it as a service. I don't see it as a full time job for now, but I am definitely looking at the possibility of having clients who will appreciate my form of writing and trust me enough to provide the service. This pursuit will also become a challenge for myself since I haven't really done something like this before. I have yet to learn the ropes of networking and showcasing my work, but the priority for now is to practice practice practice.
My trip to the United States has also allowed me to gain access to the tools and learning materials that will help me get better at calligraphy. I've been trying out different nibs so I can experiment and develop my own style, but I'm also interested in studying a more formal style of writing. So much of what I have learned have been through trial and error, practicing strokes on different types of paper using various ink brands, and also by reading different sourcesoonline. Although I can't say I have discovered my own style just yet, one of the things that I always tell to myself is to remain teachable and be open to learning new things. Hopefully in time, I can really get more consistent and create my own signature work.
My trip to the United States has also allowed me to gain access to the tools and learning materials that will help me get better at calligraphy. I've been trying out different nibs so I can experiment and develop my own style, but I'm also interested in studying a more formal style of writing. So much of what I have learned have been through trial and error, practicing strokes on different types of paper using various ink brands, and also by reading different sourcesoonline. Although I can't say I have discovered my own style just yet, one of the things that I always tell to myself is to remain teachable and be open to learning new things. Hopefully in time, I can really get more consistent and create my own signature work.
Going back to basics and doing muscle memory strokes using my oblique holder.
Just a few of the nibs that I bought while here in the US.
L-R: Guillot 303, Leonardt Principal Nib, Nikko G, Leonardt Manuscript G.
Thank you Paper and Ink Arts, Dickblick and Amazon!
L-R: Guillot 303, Leonardt Principal Nib, Nikko G, Leonardt Manuscript G.
Thank you Paper and Ink Arts, Dickblick and Amazon!
I am writing about this now to be able to commit to this decision to actually pursue calligraphy not just as a hobby but something that I can consider a craft that I can share to others. It's loads of fun, and it's one of the reasons why I do it in the first place. And if I can get myself more disciplined to further enhance my skills, why not? A lot of love and care is put into a handwritten note, envelope or place card, and I want to be able to spread that kind of love through calligraphy. This blog will allow me to chronicle that journey and hopefully I can post an official "advertisement" when I am finally ready.
I'm so excited! Here's to more possibilities for 2013!
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